VITEEE 2026 Category vs Cutoff vs Fees for VIT Vellore
| Updated On - Mar 31, 2026
VITEEE admissions are conducted through a category system for courses offered at VIT campuses. There are five categories in VITEEE, and each category has a different fee structure and cutoff.
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To secure CSE at VIT Vellore under Category 1, you need to score more than 440 marks in VITEEE. This score generally corresponds to a rank within the top 2,000-3,000.
- For CSE specialisations such as AI, ML, or Cybersecurity at VIT Vellore, you typically need a score between 410 and 440 marks in VITEEE, which generally corresponds to a rank between 3,000 and 8,000.
- The CSE branch at VIT Chennai generally has a slightly lower cutoff than VIT Vellore. A score between 380 and 420 marks can place you in the rank range of around 5,000 to 8,000.
- For ECE at VIT Vellore, you need a minimum score of around 360 marks. With this score, your rank may fall in the range of 10,000 to 15,000.
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- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for VIT Chennai and Previous Years' Trends
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What are Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in VITEEE?
In VITEEE, Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 represent different tuition fee levels for the same BTech course offered at VIT institutes.
- Category 1: Lowest tuition fee, generally allotted to students with the best VITEEE ranks.
- Category 2: Tuition fee slightly higher than Category 1.
- Category 3: Moderate level of tuition fee.
- Category 4: Higher tuition fee compared to Categories 1-3.
- Category 5: Highest tuition fee, usually allotted to students with comparatively lower ranks or for highly demanded branches.
These categories are primarily determined based on a student’s VITEEE rank during counselling.
- A better rank results in a lower category number and a lower tuition fee.
- A lower rank leads to a higher category number and a higher tuition fee.
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VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff
The VIT Vellore cutoff is presented in the table below. According to data, admission to CSE in Category 1 generally requires a rank within the top 1000:
- For the CSE (S) branch, you need a rank under 2000 for Category 1 and under 3000 for Category 2.
- For IT, ECSE, ECE, EEE, and Mechanical in Category 1, the required ranks are approximately under 3000, 5000, 6000, 9000, and 15000, respectively.
- For CSE admission at VIT Vellore in Categories 3, 4, and 5, the required rank can go up to around 6000, 12000, and 18000, respectively.
- For the Mechanical branch in Category 1, admission may be possible with a rank under 25000.
| Category | CSE | CSE(S) | IT | ECSE | ECE | ECE(S) | EEE | Mech |
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| 1 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 5000 | 6000 | 9000 | 15000 | 25000 |
| 2 | 3000 | 8000 | 8000 | 14000 | 15000 | 18000 | 25000 | 40000 |
| 3 | 6000 | 12000 | 15000 | 24000 | 26000 | 30000 | 35000 | 55000 |
| 4 | 12000 | 16000 | 20000 | 35000 | 40000 | 45000 | 50000 | 75000 |
| 5 | 18000 | 22000 | 25000 | 55000 | 60000 | 65000 | 70000 | 90000 |
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Marks vs Rank (Expected)
This year, the maximum marks increased from 125 to 500 following a change in the VITEEE exam pattern. Because of this change, the marks vs rank trend is expected to be different for 2026.
- A score of 450+ marks in VITEEE 2026 is expected to correspond to a rank between 1 and 300.
- Scoring 420-449 marks in VITEEE may place you at a rank between 1001 and 5000.
- A score of around 340-379 marks in VITEEE can result in a rank between 5001 and 10000.
| Marks Range(out of 500) | Expected Rank Range | Admission Possibility(Top Branches/Campuses) |
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| 450+ | 1 - 300 | Extremely high for Category 1 (CSE Vellore) |
| 420 - 449 | 301 - 1,000 | Strong chances for CSE or specialised branches in Chennai |
| 380 - 419 | 1,001 - 5,000 | Good chances for ECE or IT in Category 1-2 |
| 340 - 379 | 5,001 - 10,000 | Suitable for branches in Category 2-3 |
| 300 - 339 | 10,001 - 20,000 | May be possible in Category 3-4 at other campuses |
| Below 300 | 20,001+ | Mostly limited to Category 4-5 or less preferred branches |
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VITEEE 2026 Category-wise Fee Structure
Candidates can check the fee for each category as discussed in the table below:
| VITEEE Category | Annual Tuition Fee(Approx.) |
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| Category 1 | INR 1,90,000 to INR 2,00,000 |
| Category 2 | INR 3,00,000 to INR 3,10,000 |
| Category 3 | INR 4,00,000 to INR 4,10,000 |
| Category 4 | INR 4,50,000 |
| Category 5 | INR 4,90,000 to INR 5,00,00 |
Notes:
- Fees mentioned above increase with category, not after admission.
- Hostel and Mess fees are extra (INR 1.5 Lakh per year)
VITEEE Cutoff 2025 for VIT Vellore
VITEEE cutoff 2025 for CSE at VIT Vellore was 600 for category 1, and for category 2, it was 1450. For CSE specialisation courses, the VITEEE cutoff at VIT Vellore was 1500 to 3000 for category 1.
| BTech Specialisation | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
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| CSE | 600 | 1450 | 7700 | 18500 | 31500 |
| CSE (AI & DS) | 1500 | 2800 | 14500 | 23000 | 32000 |
| CSE (DS) | 1800 | 3500 | 16000 | 29500 | 36000 |
| CSE(AI & ML) | 2000 | 3200 | 16500 | 25500 | 34500 |
| CSE (Cyber Security) | 2100 | 3400 | 17000 | 27000 | 33500 |
| CSE (IS) | 2500 | 6500 | 16750 | 28000 | 39550 |
| CSE and Business Systems | 3000 | 6700 | 18500 | 28500 | 40500 |
| CSE(Bioinformatics) | 8100 | 15500 | 20000 | 30500 | 40700 |
| IT | 4000 | 7500 | 17000 | 28500 | 38100 |
| ECE | 10500 | 19000 | 22000 | 32000 | 41000 |
| Electrical and CSE | 14500 | 19000 | 23500 | 32000 | 41000 |
| EEE | 22000 | 31000 | 26500 | 41000 | 48000 |
| ME | 39000 | 62120 | 68000 | 72000 | - |
| Biotechnology | 9500 | 16000 | 23500 | 44000 | 51000 |
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Factors Affecting VITEEE 2026 Category Allotment
Various factors affect category allotment in VITEEE 2026 during the counselling process. These factors decide whether a candidate is assigned Category 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 for a specific B.Tech course.
- VITEEE Rank: The rank obtained in VITEEE is the key factor. Candidates with higher ranks are generally allotted lower categories with lower tuition fees.
- Branch Preference: Popular branches such as CSE and its specialisations attract higher competition, which may lead to higher category allotment even for good ranks.
- Campus Choice: Category allotment and cutoffs differ across VIT campuses like Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal. Top campuses such as Vellore and Chennai usually require better ranks for lower categories.
- Total Applicants: The number of students appearing for VITEEE and taking part in counselling can influence category allotment trends each year.
- Seat Availability: The availability of seats in a specific branch and campus also affects the category assigned during counselling.
VITEEE 2026 FAQs
Ques. Can I get CSE in VIT at a 30000 rank?
Ans. Yes, securing a CSE seat at VIT with a 30,000 rank in VITEEE is possible. The Chennai campus has previously allotted CSE seats up to nearly the 35,000 rank, while newer campuses such as VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP may offer admission at even higher ranks.
Ques. Is 100 a good score in VITEEE?
Ans. Yes, scoring 100 marks in VITEEE is regarded as an excellent performance and can result in a rank between 1,000 and 2,700. With around 100 marks, candidates have a good chance of securing admission to top branches such as CSE or CSE specialisations at VIT Vellore, and CSE at VIT Chennai.
Ques. How is the expected VITEEE cutoff calculated?
Ans. The VITEEE cutoff is determined using the closing ranks for each course, and the campus announced during the counselling process. Several factors influence the cutoff, including the total number of applicants, exam difficulty level, candidates’ performance, and the availability of seats.
You can follow the steps below to calculate the VITEEE cutoff 2026.
Raw Score Calculation
The expected raw score for VITEEE will be determined according to the marking scheme of the exam.
- According to the marking scheme, every question in VITEEE carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- The detailed marking scheme for VITEEE is provided below:
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unanswered |
| MCQ | +4 mark | -1 mark | 0 marks |
Equi-Percentile Method
The equi-percentile method is applied in VITEEE to normalise candidates’ scores.
- As VITEEE is conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level may vary across slots, making score adjustment necessary.
- The percentile rank of each candidate is calculated within their respective shift.
- This percentile score is then converted into a normalised score by comparing it with scores from other slots.
- For example:
- A candidate appeared in Slot 1 and scored 90 marks, placing them in the 95th percentile of that slot.
- Another candidate from Slot 2 scored 85 marks but also achieved the 95th percentile.
- After normalisation, both candidates will receive the same rank as their performance is considered equivalent.
Ques. Is the VITEEE cutoff for OBC different?
Ans. No, VITEEE does not follow reservation-based cutoffs. Instead, it uses its own category system ranging from Category 1 to Category 5. Category 1 has the lowest tuition fees but the highest cutoffs, while Category 5 has the highest fees and comparatively lower cutoffs.
Ques. Is a 43,000 rank good in VITEEE?
Ans. An overview of the options available with a rank of around 43,000 is provided below:
- 30,001 to 45,000: Admission is generally offered under Category 3 or 4, mainly at the Bhopal and Amaravati campuses, with comparatively higher tuition fees.
- 45,001 to 60,000: Seats are usually allotted under Category 4 or 5, with limited options in terms of campuses and preferred branches.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.